Locum Consultant Haematologist

NHS; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospital is offering an exciting 12-month contract for a Consultant in Haematology. This role involves working in a supportive team, focusing on paraprotein and general haematology clinics, while also engaging in inpatient work and on-call duties. The position allows for flexible working arrangements, making it a great opportunity for those seeking a balance between professional and personal life. With a commitment to high-quality care and a supportive environment, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Minimum 35 Days Paid Holiday

Generous Pension Scheme

On-site Car Parking

Leisure Centre Access

Day Nursery

Holiday Play Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be on the specialist register or have a CCT date within 6 months of the interview.
• Evidence of wide experience and high clinical competence in haematology.

Responsibilities

• Join a cohesive team to deliver a comprehensive Haematology service.
• Support outpatient clinics, inpatient work, and on-call duties.

Skills

Clinical Competence in Haematology

Evidence-Based Practice

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Motivating and Developing Staff

Education

CCT or equivalent

GMC Registration

FRCPath or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job summary

We would like to offer an exciting 12-month contract with an 8 PA post in haematology to support the secondment of one of the existing team. The role would be focused on, but not limited to, paraprotein and general haematology outpatient clinics, inpatient work and on-call duties, general laboratory work and advice & guidance. Further specialist interests can be accommodated.

We would welcome discussions regarding schedules and flexible or part-time working.

We would want someone to bring ideas and enthusiasm, and who could thoroughly integrate into our friendly and hard-working team for this time. We would welcome an informal chat.

While this role is initially for a 12-month period, there may be the potential for this to become a substantive post.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a cohesive team of 7 Consultant Haematologists, 3 specialty registrars and 5 CNSs to support the delivery of a comprehensive Haematology service at Salisbury Hospital. We are a BCSH Level 3 centre and we are currently developing an entirely in-house autologous stem cell transplant programme.

We work as a very fluid team and would want to incorporate you into that environment to have an enjoyable 12 months.

Applicants must be on the specialist register or have a CCT date within 6 months of the interview date.

The post is advertised as 8 PAs but details of the job plan are open to discussion with the successful applicant. Opportunities for working less than 8 PAs may be possible, by mutual agreement.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Date posted: 10 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 269-MD902

Job locations

Salisbury District Hospital

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• GMC
• FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
• Evidence of wide experience and a high level of clinical competence in haematology
• Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets

Desirable

• Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
• Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Employer's website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/